In a message yesterday to the University community, University leaders stressed the importance of getting a flu shot this year; emphasized efforts to prevent the spread of the virus; and shared dates for upcoming flu vaccine clinics for faculty and staff, details on how students can schedule a flu shot, and other resources for the University community. Read the full message from David Figlio, provost and the Gordon Fyfe Professor of Economics and Education; Liz Milavec, executive vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer; and Kathleen Gallucci, vice president and chief human resources officer
In today’s issue:
On-demand video visits are now part of the Medical Center’s “Get Care Now” program
Employee Pharmacy offers convenient prescription pickup and delivery
The University’s employee pharmacy makes it easy to get your prescriptions through free curbside pickup and workplace delivery. To use curbside delivery, drive up to the Medical Center entrance on Crittenden Boulevard, and call the pharmacy to have your prescriptions brought right to your car. Or, sign up to have a courier bring your prescriptions to your workplace—including River Campus and most offsite locations within Monroe County. Learn how you can take advantage of these and more benefits on the employee pharmacy website.
River Campus holiday social
River Campus faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the River Campus holiday social on Friday, December 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons.
Students in the International Theatre Program’s Improvisation Class 164 will showcase their skills in a final performance today, December 8, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Todd Union, Room 107. Students will perform two fully improvised short plays. The show is free for all to attend.
Meet the pet therapy dogs featured in Strong’s 2023 benefit calendar
Stop by the gift shop on the first floor of Golisano Children’s Hospital to meet the stars of Friends of Strong’s PETS program and annual benefit calendar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 9. A great gift or stocking stuffer, the 2023 Pet Therapy Calendars are available for $10.99 plus tax and all proceeds benefit patient-centered care initiatives throughout Strong. Can’t make it to the Gift Shop? Call (585) 275-2577 to order your copy. A $4.99 shipping and handling fee may apply. Orders within the University may be sent via interoffice mail at no additional charge.
Lecture on political imagery in A Matter of Life and Death
Join the M.K. Gandhi Institute’s Bianca Pointner and Kit Miller for weekly virtual grief circles from noon to 1 p.m. EST every Thursday through December 22. Join all sessions or drop in for as many sessions that work for you. Email bianca@gandhiinstitute.org with questions.
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